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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,696, 350,100.48 and 140,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,696, 350,100.48 and 140,526.04 is: 193,925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,696 : 350,100.48 = 140,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,696/350,100.48 = 140,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,696x = 350,100.48 × 140,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,696x = 49,198,234,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,198,234,056.50/253,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,925.94

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